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Kevin
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0 posted 2000-01-09 09:01 PM


I hate these days of madness yielding
that finds the world with daggers wielding
and leaves me here amidst it all.
to watch as it around me falls.

And in this chaos of no end
my mind I know I cant defend
a victim of the social clashes
lies lifeless in the ageless ashes.


© Copyright 2000 Kevin Bednarz - All Rights Reserved
Rosemary J. Gwaltney
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1 posted 2000-01-09 09:35 PM


I must tell you again, Kevin, that I find your depths to be very unusual for one so young.  I love this, and especially the last line - wow - it stuns me with its truth in a glaring spotlight of beautiful poetry.  That last line is one of those rare ones I find, that I wish I had written.  Thank you for sharing this one.
hoot_owl_rn
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2 posted 2000-01-09 09:48 PM


BRAVO!!! This sings in its rhythm Kevin and great message   Well done!!
Martie
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3 posted 2000-01-09 09:56 PM


Very well done Kevin!
Kevin
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4 posted 2000-01-10 01:12 PM


thank you rosemary, compliments like that are what keep me writing =)

you truley made me feel special

Denise
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5 posted 2000-01-10 04:01 PM


Fantastic poem, Kevin! And of course you're special!

 Denise


Seymour Tabin
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6 posted 2000-01-10 06:07 PM


Kevin,
Well done enjoyed the read.

~ViXeN~
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7 posted 2000-01-16 11:37 PM


well done, kevin!
i really liked this one!

Alwye
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8 posted 2000-01-16 11:48 PM


Wonderfully done, Kevin!  It's nice to know I'm not the only old soul out there.  I've felt like this many times in my life, and you portray it with stunning accuracy.  You have true talent.  

 *Krista Knutson*

~*Like a lion, without fear of the howling pack,
Like a gust of wind, ne'er trapped in a snare,
Like a lotus blossom, ne'er sprinkled by water,
Let me, like a unicorn, in solitude roam.*~ Hymn Of Buddha


Anne
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9 posted 2000-01-17 12:58 PM


"Madness yielding," "Ageless ashes"--I love it!  You have such a gift with phrasing!
Astraea
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10 posted 2000-01-17 01:06 AM


Another good one!  Simple, to the point, and eloquent.  Lovely.

~Astraea

 "Sometimes stars can only be seen in darkness."

"Sorrow's crown of sorrow is remembering happier things."



Justbleu
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11 posted 2000-01-17 01:31 AM


I can see the images you created for all to see!!  I often feel like all is falling around me including myself!!  Nicely done!!  

Take Care
Bridgette

Elizabeth Santos
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12 posted 2000-01-17 07:29 AM


You often hit with a brand new perspective on things. Most people would think to defend their bodies. You say you cannot defend your mind. How well spoken, young man
Liz

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13 posted 2000-01-17 11:31 AM


Kevin, I think you have ancient wisdom in your soul. Another great poem from young Sir kevin.

Parker

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